Yorke Antique Textiles

A collection of antique and vintage textiles from around the world

Plain Silk Fukusa

Item Details

Location:

Japan

Date:

Mid-Meiji to early Taisho (1880-1915)

Description:

A plain 'sioze' silk gift cloth with very intricate yuzen-work (see detailed images). Embroidery highlights. The subject is two 'kaioke' (a hexagonal container to store clam shells, which are used ancient shell matching game - 'kaiawase'). Very good condition, with some light smudging and a tiny yet prominent black stain on the right field. 20" x 21"